Senior Smart Contract Developer - Remote

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 2,285,000 - 3,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Token grants

Insurance

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in the Crypto & Blockchain space is seeking a highly skilled Senior Smart Contract Developer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and deploy secure, scalable contracts for next‑generation decentralized applications, collaborating with product managers and engineers to translate requirements into solid technical specs.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s in CS/SE, have 5+ years of software experience with at least 3 years in smart contract development, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on smart contract development.
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus mechanisms, EVM, and cryptography.
• Proven experience in identifying and mitigating common smart contract vulnerabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon).
• Architect sophisticated decentralized applications (dApps) leveraging smart contract functionality.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
• Stay at the forefront of smart contract development trends, security vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Smart Contract Developer for a fully remote position. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying secure, efficient, and scalable smart contracts that form the backbone of our next-generation decentralized applications in the Crypto & Blockchain space. This role demands deep technical expertise, a commitment to best practices, and the ability to thrive in an independent, results-driven remote work environment. It's a chance to work on impactful projects and contribute significantly to the future of decentralized technology from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy secure and efficient smart contracts on various blockchain platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Polygon).
• Architect sophisticated decentralized applications (dApps) leveraging smart contract functionality.
• Optimize smart contracts for gas efficiency, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct rigorous code reviews and contribute to maintaining high standards of code quality and security.
• Stay at the forefront of smart contract development trends, security vulnerabilities, and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on smart contract development .
• Proficiency in Solidity and experience with frameworks like Hardhat or Truffle.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, including consensus mechanisms, EVM, and cryptography.
• Proven experience in identifying and mitigating common smart contract vulnerabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses or token grants.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• Work on challenging and innovative projects within the dynamic Crypto & Blockchain industry.